Child Development Center
ALIVE! Child Development Center is no longer in operation and will not open for enrollment during the 2020-21 School Year. The Center suspended operation in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with anticipation of reopening. An intense review of the program’s operation will determine the future of the ALIVE! CDC as a child development center to serve the preschool age children of Alexandria. We are extremely grateful to the community for supporting the mission of ALIVE! and all the children who have experienced the joy of learning in our classrooms.
About the CDC
The ALIVE! Child Development Center (CDC) is a full-day, year-round nationally accredited early education and child care program for 3 to 5-year old children living in the city of Alexandria. Founded in 1972, ALIVE! Child Development Center’s mission is to provide high-quality, affordable early care and education to children in Alexandria’s low-income and working families. Together with our families, we strive to ensure that each child is well prepared to begin kindergarten.
Educational Programs
ALIVE! CDC is dedicated to providing positive learning experiences for children through active exploration of their world while maintaining a safe, healthy, and appropriate learning environment. ALIVE! CDC is a Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Center, aligned with Alexandria City Public Schools, for 4-year old children with prekindergarten early learning curriculum based upon the Virginia Early Learning Foundations. Learn more about education.
Enrollment
ALIVE! CDC provides tuition assistance on a sliding-fee scale based upon family income and size. Parents and/or guardians must be working at least 30 hours per week or attending educational or job-related training or school to qualify for assistance.
Enrichment Programs
ALIVE! CDC offers free health and nutrition screenings, Family Support Program, and many fun activities on a regular basis.
Parents
Parents, please find the following documents for your reference:
- Food Program, Good Foods Menu
- Parent Handbook
- Parent Resources
- Newsletters
- Inclement Weather Policy
Contact
For more information, contact us or call 703-548-9255.
Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday, February 7 | Celebration of Our Families' Culture @5:45 pm |
| Friday, February 14 | Children's Pink and Red Food- Tasting Celebration |
| Monday, February 17 | Presidents' Day (CDC Closed) |
| Monday, March 2 | Professional Development Day (CDC Closed to Children) |
| Thursday, March 5 | Parent Circle Meeting @ 5:3pm – Kindergarten Readiness |
| Thursday, April 2 | Parent Circle Meeting @ 5:30 pm – Gift of Literacy |
| Tuesday, April 7 | Spring Picture Day @ 9:30 am |
| Friday, April 10 | Children’s Egg Hunt |
| Monday, April 13 | Professional Development Day (CDC Closed to children) |
| Friday, April 17 | Kindergarten Field Trip (Blue Room Only) |
| Friday, May 1 | Smithsonian’s National Zoo Field Trip (Parents too) |
| Thursday, May 7 | Parent Circle Meeting @ 5:30 pm – Topic TBA |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day (CDC Closed) |
| Tuesday, June 9 | Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3:00-5:30 pm |
| Thursday, June 11 | Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3:00-5:30 pm |
| Friday, June 19 | Pre-K Graduation (CDC Closing @ 3 pm) |
| Monday, June 26 | Summer Fun Begins |
| Friday, July 3 | Independence Day Holiday (CDC Closed) |
| Friday, August 28 | Last Day of School Year: (CDC Closing @ 5:00 pm) |
| Monday - Friday August 31 - September 4 | Cleaning & Training Week (CDC Closed) |
| Monday, September 7 | Labor Day Holiday (CDC Closed) |
| Tuesday, September 8 | First day of School 2020 |
| Thursday, September 17 | Back to School Night at 5:30pm (Mandatory for Parents) |
